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When it comes to figure skating
fashion, more is not remotely enough. “It would be boring if everyone
had the same outfit on,” says Tara
Lipinski, the NBC commentator who won a gold medal at
the 1998 Winter Olympics. To give your own hair some sparkle, try this mixed-metal creation by Bebe. $22 at Bebe.com
Bebe.com

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Lipinski says in Sochi skater Jason Brown fully owned his Riverdance look, which made it work. Fans can emulate him with Boden’s textured knit green sweater. $88 at BodenUSA.com
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Russian wunderkind Yulia Lipnitskaya stunned fans in Sochi with her flexibility and jumping ability. Lipinski loved her look, including her bright red dress, and calls her "the talk of the town." You can be too with this pleated keyhole frock from Express. $79.90 at Express.com
Express.com

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“Skaters should always have sort of a shine,” says Lipinski. You can score some all-over glow with Jergens BB Body perfecting skin cream. $12.99 at CVS.com
CVS.com

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Notice how every figure skater, like glorious ice dancer Meryl Davis, seems to have those adorable rosy cheeks? Have your own with Nars the Multiple in Riviera. $39 at Narscosmetics.com
Narscosmetics.com

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“Anything with bling and embellishment will get you in the mood for skating,” says Yamaguchi. A perfect choice are Swarovski’s body tattoos, which bring the bling wherever you want. $34 at Swarovski.com
Swarovski.com

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Even more than the costumes, says Yamaguchi, it's important to be in the right head space.That’s why skaters like U.S. star Gracie Gold zen out to music before stepping on the ice. Get into the medal spirit with these Taylor Frends gold headphones. $199 at Nordstrom.com
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With every skater, says Lipinski, “the first thing on their mind is making sure their costume is functional.” That means being warm and practical in addition to glamorous, just like these Pretty Polly Pretty Sparkly embellished tights. $25 at BareNecessities.com
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When it comes to figure skating
fashion, more is not remotely enough. “It would be boring if everyone
had the same outfit on,” says Tara
Lipinski, the NBC commentator who won a gold medal at
the 1998 Winter Olympics. To give your own hair some sparkle, try this mixed-metal creation by Bebe. $22 at Bebe.com